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Comparing December 1994 with December 1993, commodity groups that recorded increases in volume of domestic exports included textile made- ups and related articles (+55%), and watches and clocks (+19%).

On the other hand, the volume of domestic exports of radios of all kinds and footwear decreased by 58% and 41% respectively.

Commodity groups that recorded increases in domestic export prices included textile made-ups and related articles (+13%), and textile yarn and thread (+10%).

6.3%.

On the other hand, the domestic export price of footwear decreased by

The changes in the value, unit value and volume of imports by end-use category are shown in Table 3.

The import volume of foodstuffs increased by 14% in December 1994 compared with December 1993.

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Significant increases were recorded in the import volume of oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil and lard; and meat and meat preparations. However, decreases in the import volume were noted of rice, live poultry and animals of the bovine species.

Over the same period of comparison, the import volume of consumer goods increased by 6.7%.

Commodity items with considerable increases in import volume included alcoholic beverages and passenger motor car. On the other hand, decreases in the import volume were noted of tobacco manufactures and clothing. The import volume of raw materials and semi-manufactures increased by 15% in December 1994 compared with December 1993.

Significant increases in import volume were noted of raw cotton and man-made fibres. However, the import volume of silk fabrics and woven cotton fabrics declined.